MINT 1969 THE WHO - TOMMY Psych 2xLP ? ROCK OPERA
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TOP COPY!
1969 ORIGINAL - THE CLASSIC ROCK OPERA + BOOKLET
THE WHO
TOMMY
USA - DECCA RECORDS - DXSW 7205
TOP COPY!
Beautiful clean....ORIGINAL first printing on the DECCA label...
1969 2LP SET in deluxe triple fold out cover, WITH LYRICS PHOTO BOOKLET...
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Includes a rare original TOMMY PROGRAM (fold open) that was handed out at their 1969 Seattle Washington... Tour Of America....
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The ORIGINAL 1969 legendary rock opera by Pete Townshend and the WHO ...40+ years old and both records are clean...(see details below song listings)
Tommy will remain as Pete Townshend’s and The Who’s grand musical statement. He had toyed with the rock opera concept on two of the group’s early albums but few were prepared for this incredible epic. It was all the more amazing because of how early it came in their career
Conceptually, Tommy is one of the most creative albums in rock history. Pete Townshend combined opera, a touch of classical and rock into a brilliant mix. Nearly four decades after its release, it remains one of the most respected and critically acclaimed albums of the rock era.
This is an album that needs to be played as a whole. Only a few of the songs work on their own when presented individually. The story can be a little obscure here and there but it holds together fairly well. It is dark in places as it contains death, abuse, torture, rejection and loneliness. And let’s not forget the deaf, dumb and blind boy who plays pinball.
The tracks that are my particular favorites are the opening “Overture” with its almost classical elements, “Go To The Mirror” which contains one of the best vocal performances of Roger Daltrey’s career, and the classic rock ‘n’ roll of “Pinball Wizard.” In fairness there are 24 songs and many deserve to be not only listened too but experienced and savored.
Very few groups and artists can say that they have established and popularized a new musical form. Through the rock opera Tommy, Pete Townshend and Who expanded the boundaries of the rock format. It remains a remarkable achievement and an essential listening experience for any fan of rock ‘n’ roll.
Side one- "Overture" – 3:50
- "It's a Boy" – 2:07
- "1921" – 3:14
- "Amazing Journey" – 3:25
- "Sparks" – 3:45
- "The Hawker" – 2:15
- "Christmas" – 5:30
- "Cousin Kevin" (Entwistle) – 4:03
- "The Acid Queen" – 3:31
- "Underture" – 9:55
- "Do You Think It's Alright?" – 0:24
- "Fiddle About" (Entwistle) – 1:26
- "Pinball Wizard" – 3:50
- "There's a Doctor" – 0:25
- "Go to the Mirror!" – 3:50
- "Tommy Can You Hear Me?" – 1:35
- "Smash the Mirror" – 1:20
- "Sensation" – 2:32
- "Miracle Cure" – 0:10
- "Sally Simpson" – 4:10
- "I'm Free" – 2:40
- "Welcome" – 4:30
- "Tommy's Holiday Camp" (Moon) – 0:57
- "We're Not Gonna Take It!" – 6:45
CONDITION: The cover: a triple fold, M- stiff with no bends the seams are strong, the colors very bright ...40+ years old
The vinyl: the grooves all shiny over the 4 sides (2xLP set) M- clean with clean DECCA labels makes this a TOP canidate for a music library...
The booklet and rare fold open tour program are Mint clean...
keeper!
A GREAT ADDITION TO ANYONE'S COLLECTION !
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EFFICIENT/CAREFUL GRADING
All imperfections are noted both cover & record
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On Jan-25-11 at 16:57:48 PST, seller added the following information:
ATTENTION: PLEASE NOTE the description heading above states INCORRECTLY: "RARE 1969 LAMINATED GERMAN POLYDOR ORIGINAL" ...This Is The 1969 USA ORIGINAL PRE-RELEASE PROMOTIONAL ...no laminated cover....SEE BELOW:
RARE 1969 WHITE LABEL PROMO USA ORIGINAL
THE WHO
TOMMY
USA - DECCA RECORDS - DXSW 7205
CLEAN M- VINYL....
SUPER RARE advance release 1969 WHITE LABEL PROMO 2LP SET in deluxe triple fold out cover, WITH LYRICS PHOTO BOOKLET...and both original printed DECCA inner sleeves
Original 1969 of the legendary rock opera by Pete Townshend and the WHO ...40+ years old and both records are M- clean...(see details below song listings)
Tommy will remain as Pete Townshend’s and The Who’s grand musical statement. He had toyed with the rock opera concept on two of the group’s early albums but few were prepared for this incredible epic. It was all the more amazing because of how early it came in their career
Conceptually, Tommy is one of the most creative albums in rock history. Pete Townshend combined opera, a touch of classical and rock into a brilliant mix. Nearly four decades after its release, it remains one of the most respected and critically acclaimed albums of the rock era.
This is an album that needs to be played as a whole. Only a few of the songs work on their own when presented individually. The story can be a little obscure here and there but it holds together fairly well. It is dark in places as it contains death, abuse, torture, rejection and loneliness. And let’s not forget the deaf, dumb and blind boy who plays pinball.
The tracks that are my particular favorites are the opening “Overture” with its almost classical elements, “Go To The Mirror” which contains one of the best vocal performances of Roger Daltrey’s career, and the classic rock ‘n’ roll of “Pinball Wizard.” In fairness there are 24 songs and many deserve to be not only listened too but experienced and savored.
Very few groups and artists can say that they have established and popularized a new musical form. Through the rock opera Tommy, Pete Townshend and Who expanded the boundaries of the rock format. It remains a remarkable achievement and an essential listening experience for any fan of rock ‘n’ roll.
Side one- "Overture" – 3:50
- "It's a Boy" – 2:07
- "1921" – 3:14
- "Amazing Journey" – 3:25
- "Sparks" – 3:45
- "The Hawker" – 2:15
- "Christmas" – 5:30
- "Cousin Kevin" (Entwistle) – 4:03
- "The Acid Queen" – 3:31
- "Underture" – 9:55
- "Do You Think It's Alright?" – 0:24
- "Fiddle About" (Entwistle) – 1:26
- "Pinball Wizard" – 3:50
- "There's a Doctor" – 0:25
- "Go to the Mirror!" – 3:50
- "Tommy Can You Hear Me?" – 1:35
- "Smash the Mirror" – 1:20
- "Sensation" – 2:32
- "Miracle Cure" – 0:10
- "Sally Simpson" – 4:10
- "I'm Free" – 2:40
- "Welcome" – 4:30
- "Tommy's Holiday Camp" (Moon) – 0:57
- "We're Not Gonna Take It!" – 6:45
CONDITION: The cover: a triple fold, VG++ to "EX" (excellent) only a little bit of shelf wear starting, not much at all, looks like a display item = well handled and still stiff with no bends the seams are strong, the colors very bright ...40+ year old super rare collectible as a limited white label promo
The vinyl: all 4 WHITE PROMO LABELS are CLEAN...the grooves all glossy and shiny over the 4 sides (2xLP set) M- top level clean with clean DECCA labels makes this a serious canidate for a music library...
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